Saturday, 22 June 2013

In
which G.M. Norton lets his manly scent secret out of the bag.

As an aspiring English gentleman, not only is it
important to look and behave impeccably, it is also vital to be a fragrant
fellow too. Athletic odour should be avoided at all costs.

As part of one’s grooming ritual and sitting proudly
in any self-respecting chap’s medicine cabinet is a trusty bottle of
aftershave. Sat in my yet to be acquired medicine cabinet is Barbershop Bay Rum.

Saturday, 15 June 2013

In which G.M. Norton offers a glimpse
into the life of being a gentlemanly father.

Not only am I an aspiring English
gentleman, I also the very proud father to two beautiful girls.

With Father’s Day only a day away,
it occurred to me how similar the roles of Gentleman and Father actually are.

Please allow me to explain a little.
The way I see it, a good father should set a positive example, be respectful, show
courtesy and kindness and live a life of integrity and honesty. I also consider these
to be the true traits of a gentleman.

It warms my heart to think that every strand of hair
found above my top lip serves as a tribute to the pantheon of moustache holders
throughout history – Lord Kitchener, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jimmy Edwards,
Terry-Thomas, Leslie Phillips, Barry Chuckle. I am sure you have your own
personal favourite hirsute hero.

Saturday, 1 June 2013

I thought it was jolly well time I entered another
lovely lady into my pantheon of ‘Smouldering sirens’. So without further ado, I
would like to formally induct Marilyn Monroe to my list, following in the dainty footsteps of fellow actress, Miss Grace Kelly.

So, what is it about the blonde-haired beauty with
the voluptuous figure and sensuous appeal that made me enter her into my ‘Smouldering
sirens’ list? I’m at a loss to explain it, I really am. I suppose it may have
been the blonde hair, voluptuous figure and sensuous appeal.

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What-ho!

G.M. Norton is an aspiring English gentleman. Follow
him as he embarks on a journey befitting fellow quest seekers Sir
Galahad and Mr. Phileas Fogg in search of his holy grail - a gentlemanly
existence. Prepare to dance with death and fox-trot your life away as
he regales you with tales of sartorial splendour, jolly japes and
dastardly deeds. A rip-roaring adventure awaits.